Module 06 Part 7 Control Cable

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10. Control Cables.
Question Number.
1.
When is a turnbuckle not in safety?.
Option A.
When a small diameter wire can be passed through the inspection hole.
Option B.
When you can see daylight through the hole.
Option C.
When a wire of the same diameter as the inspection hole can be passed through.
Correct Answer is.
When a wire of the same diameter as the inspection hole can be passed
through.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
2.
How do you check a turnbuckle is in safety?.
Option A.
Use the inspection hole or count the threads showing.
Option B.
Ensure that the turnbuckle cannot be turned by hand.
Option C.
Make sure no threads are showing at either end of the turnbuckle.
Correct Answer is.
Use the inspection hole or count the threads showing.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
3.
British aircraft cables are classified by their.
Option A.
breaking load in hundredweights.
Option B.
breaking loads in lbf, where 1 lbf = 4.448N.
Option C.
diameter and breaking load in Hundredweights.
Correct Answer is.
breaking load in hundredweights.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
4.
Cables are preferred to other control systems because.
Option A.
single braid allows for 2 way directions.
Option B.
they are strong and light.
Option C.
they maintain slight mechanical advantage over push/pull systems.
Correct Answer is.
they are strong and light.
Explanation. Cable control systems are strong and light. Jeppesen A&P Airframe Handbook
Pg.143.
Question Number.
5.
Turnbuckles, depending on type, are locked by.
Option A.
stiffnuts.
Option B.
locknuts and wire.
Option C.
castleated nuts and splitpins.
Correct Answer is.
locknuts and wire.
Explanation. AC43 7-43.
Question Number.
6.
Cable tension is maintained by.
Option A.
a grommet.
Option B.
a cable tension regulator.
Option C.
a fairlead.
Correct Answer is.
a cable tension regulator.
Explanation. A cable tension regulator maintains cable tension.
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Question Number.
7.
To correctly tension cables it can help to.
Option A.
take up initial slack by additional pulleys.
Option B.
have control surface locks in to support weight and adjust turnbuckles equally.
Option C.
use a cable run with turnbuckles at least every eight feet.
Correct Answer is.
have control surface locks in to support weight and adjust turnbuckles
equally.
Explanation. AL/3-7.
Question Number.
8.
British turnbuckles are checked for safety by.
Option A.
attempting to pass a hardened pin probe through the inspection hole.
Option B.
attempting to pass locking wire through the hole.
Option C.
looking through the hole and checking for threads showing.
Correct Answer is.
attempting to pass a hardened pin probe through the inspection hole.
Explanation. CAIPs AL/3-7.
Question Number.
9.
Turnbuckles are correctly fitted when.
Option A.
both rods are seen to touch in the inspection hole.
Option B.
both rods enter the barrel by the same amount.
Option C.
the inspection hole is blind or the required number of threads are showing.
Correct Answer is.
the inspection hole is blind or the required number of threads are showing.
Explanation. AC43 7-166.
Question Number.
10.
How is the diameter of a cable measured?.
Option A.
Diameter of one wire multiplied by the number of wires.
Option B.
Overall diameter.
Option C.
Diameter of one wire only.
Correct Answer is.
Overall diameter.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
11.
9 * 16 cable is.
Option A.
9 strands of 16 wires.
Option B.
9 cables having 16 turns per inch.
Option C.
cable size 9/16 inch diameter.
Correct Answer is.
9 strands of 16 wires.
Explanation. BL/6-24 2.2.
Question Number.
12.
Turnbuckles are used to.
Option A.
join the two ends of the cable.
Option B.
adjust major tension on the cable.
Option C.
adjust minor tension on the cable.
Correct Answer is.
adjust minor tension on the cable.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
13.
A turnbuckle is in safety when.
Option A.
the colour on the threads is showing.
Option B.
it is lockwired.
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Option C.
the witness hole is covered or the amount of threads showing at the cable end is in
accordance with the Maintenance Manual.
Correct Answer is.
the witness hole is covered or the amount of threads showing at the cable end
is in accordance with the Maintenance Manual.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
14.
A turnbuckle can be safetied by.
Option A.
teflon lock nuts.
Option B.
lock nuts and safety wirelocking.
Option C.
doesn't require to be safety locked.
Correct Answer is.
lock nuts and safety wirelocking.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
15.
Spring locking clips for turnbuckles can be used on.
Option A.
no flying control cables.
Option B.
all flying control cables.
Option C.
only on trim control cables.
Correct Answer is.
all flying control cables.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
16.
What is the small hole on a swaged turnbuckle for?.
Option A.
To check for moisture deposits.
Option B.
To check if correct amount of cable has been inserted before swaging.
Option C.
To alloy the turnbuckle to be wire locked.
Correct Answer is.
To check if correct amount of cable has been inserted before swaging.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
17.
When checking the safety of turnbuckles you should use what?.
Option A.
Visual check.
Option B.
Wire the same diameter as the inspection hole.
Option C.
Wire smaller than inspection hole.
Correct Answer is.
Wire the same diameter as the inspection hole.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
18.
Cable minimum breakage strain for British and American is
measured by.
Option A.
hundredweight for British, c.s.a. and pounds for American.
Option B.
hundredweight for British, c.s.a. hundredweight for American.
Option C.
pounds for both.
Correct Answer is.
hundredweight for British, c.s.a. and pounds for American.
Explanation. CAAIPs Leaflet 2-12 Table 1 is British, Table 2 is American.
Question Number.
19.
If a pulley shows signs of wear on one side.
Option A.
the cable is too tightly tensed.
Option B.
the pulley is too large for the cable.
Option C.
the cable is misaligned.
Correct Answer is.
the cable is misaligned.
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Explanation.
Jepperson A&P Technician Airframe Textbook page 1-45, figure 1-84.
Question Number.
20.
A 7x7 cable has seven strands each of.
Option A.
fourteen wires.
Option B.
seven wires.
Option C.
one wire.
Correct Answer is.
seven wires.
Explanation. Jepperson A&P Technician Airframe Textbook page 1-41.
Question Number.
21.
Cable stops are manufactured from.
Option A.
stainless steel.
Option B.
copper.
Option C.
magnesium alloy.
Correct Answer is.
copper.
Explanation. AC43 7-148e P.7-33.
Question Number.
22.
Pulleys are manufactured from.
Option A.
brass and phenolic resin.
Option B.
tungum and high tensile steel.
Option C.
stainless steel and nylon.
Correct Answer is.
brass and phenolic resin.
Explanation. Phenolic resin also known as Micarta or Tufnol.
Question Number.
23.
In a Teleflex flexible control system, the Teleflex cable consists of.
Option A.
multi strand steel wires and is used primarily as a single one way device operated
from a control lever.
Option B.
a high tensile steel wire with a right or left hand helix wire wound on to it. The
system can operate in two directions.
Option C.
a flexible seven or nineteen strand steel cable used for the operation of manual flying
controls.
Correct Answer is.
a high tensile steel wire with a right or left hand helix wire wound on to it.
The system can operate in two directions.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
24.
A cable tension regulator will be installed in a flying control system
to.
Option A.
automatically compensate for low cable tension caused by worn cables.
Option B.
compensate for rapid movement of the controls by taking up the slack.
Option C.
allow for variations in temperature which will vary the cable tension.
Correct Answer is.
allow for variations in temperature which will vary the cable tension.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
25.
Aircraft flying control cables are normally classified by the.
Option A.
circumference of the cable and overall length.
Option B.
number of strands it contains and the number of wires in each strand.
Option C.
minimum breaking load or the diameter in inches.
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Correct Answer is.
minimum breaking load or the diameter in inches.
Explanation. British cables are classified by the minimum breaking load - American cables by
diameter (only).
Question Number.
26.
7 * 7 cable has seven stranded wires each with.
Option A.
7 wires.
Option B.
14 wires.
Option C.
49 wires.
Correct Answer is.
7 wires.
Explanation. 7 strands make 1 wire. 7 Wires make 1 cable.
Question Number.
27.
Tension regulators on aeroplanes with fully metal bodies are used to.
Option A.
set up the necessary tension.
Option B.
maintain the necessary tension.
Option C.
relax the tension in cold conditions.
Correct Answer is.
maintain the necessary tension.
Explanation. Tension is set up by adjustments of the turnbuckles and tension regulators keep
tension the same over varying opperating temperatures.
Question Number.
28.
What is the smallest size cable that may be used in aircraft primary
control systems?.
Option A.
5/16 inch.
Option B.
1/4 inch.
Option C.
1/8 inch.
Correct Answer is.
1/8 inch.
Explanation. CFR 23.689.
Question Number.
29.
How are changes in direction of a control cable accomplished?.
Option A.
Bellcranks.
Option B.
Fairleads.
Option C.
Pulleys.
Correct Answer is.
Pulleys.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
30.
A flight control cable is replaced if.
Option A.
single wires are blended together.
Option B.
the protective fluid coating is missing.
Option C.
a wire is 20% worn.
Correct Answer is.
single wires are blended together.
Explanation.
AC43 7-149 g.
11. Electrical Cables and Connectors.
Question Number.
1.
A 14 gauge cable when compared to an 18 gauge cable has.
Option A.
the same current rating.
Option B.
higher current rating.
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Option C.
lower current rating.
Correct Answer is.
higher current rating.
Explanation. A 14 gauge cable is thicker than an 18 gauge cable.
Question Number.
2.
In a front release connector, the pin will be.
Option A.
released from the front and extracted from the rear.
Option B.
released from rear and extracted from the front.
Option C.
released from the front and extracted from the front.
Correct Answer is.
released from the front and extracted from the rear.
Explanation. CAAIPs Leaflet 9-3 8.3.2.
Question Number.
3.
An interconnect cable has what insulation?.
Option A.
same thickness as airframe cable.
Option B.
thicker than airframe cable.
Option C.
thinner than airframe cable.
Correct Answer is.
thinner than airframe cable.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
4.
Why is the ground side of an electrical power conductor usually
connected to a male connector?.
Option A.
To make installation of the connector easier.
Option B.
To reduce the chance of an accidental short.
Option C.
To reduce the chance of corrosion affecting the pins.
Correct Answer is.
To reduce the chance of an accidental short.
Explanation. Jepperson A&P Technician Airframe textbook Ch7-61.
Question Number.
5.
Maximum temperature of tin coated copper cable is.
Option A.
200 C.
Option B.
260 C.
Option C.
105 C.
Correct Answer is.
105 C.
Explanation. Normally 130 C. This figure of 105 C is for old obsolete cables.
Question Number.
6.
Plug pins are numbered.
Option A.
from the outside in - clockwise.
Option B.
from the inside out - clockwise.
Option C.
from the inside out - anticlockwise.
Correct Answer is.
from the inside out - clockwise.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Electrical Systems Pg 91. This should be challenged, as there are
many different types and many different numbering systems.
Question Number.
7.
Equipment wire.
Option A.
is flexible and suitable for soldering.
Option B.
can be used for interconnect wiring.
Option C.
has thicker insulation than interconnect wire.
Correct Answer is.
is flexible and suitable for soldering.
Explanation. NIL.
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Question Number.
8.
In the wiring code shown, what does the number 6 (4th number from
the left) represent? 1EF6B22 NMS V.
Option A.
Cable number.
Option B.
Circuit function.
Option C.
Cable size.
Correct Answer is.
Cable number.
Explanation. EEL/3-1 9.1.
Question Number.
9.
An aluminium oxide layer on a conductor will do what when the
temperature is increased?.
Option A.
Remain the same.
Option B.
Become thicker.
Option C.
Become thinner.
Correct Answer is.
Become thicker.
Explanation. Oxides of metals always become thicker with elevated temperatures.
Question Number.
10.
What is a coaxial cable?.
Option A.
A single conductor.
Option B.
Two or more conductors.
Option C.
A twisted pair of conductors.
Correct Answer is.
Two or more conductors.
Explanation. A coaxial cable is a single shielded cable. But Palletts's Aircraft Electrical systems
describes it as 'two or more separate conductors' Page 86. Sometimes the outer shielding is considered
a conductor (and sometimes carries signal).
Question Number.
11.
'X' on an electrical cable indicates.
Option A.
emergency power.
Option B.
AC power.
Option C.
control system.
Correct Answer is.
AC power.
Explanation. X' indicates AC power.
Question Number.
12.
What must you be careful with a hot stamped cable?.
Option A.
Corrosion.
Option B.
Peeling of the insulation.
Option C.
Wet arc tracking.
Correct Answer is.
Wet arc tracking.
Explanation. Hot stamping has been known to cause wet arc tracking. CAAIPs Leaflet 11-5
Para.8.2.
Question Number.
13.
What is the effect of aluminium oxide on aluminium electrical
cable?.
Option A.
Insulates.
Option B.
Reduces resistance.
Option C.
Provides strength.
Correct Answer is.
Insulates.
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Explanation.
All metal oxides are insulators.
Question Number.
14.
What amperage is an 18 swg cable?.
Option A.
1 amp.
Option B.
10 amp.
Option C.
5 amp.
Correct Answer is.
10 amp.
Explanation. 18 swg is a 10 amp cable.
Question Number.
15.
A co-axial cable is better than a normal cable because.
Option A.
there is an electrostatic field around it which helps to reduce the electromagnetic
field.
Option B.
weight for weight it can carry more signal.
Option C.
it has less resistance.
Correct Answer is.
there is an electrostatic field around it which helps to reduce the
electromagnetic field.
Explanation. The shielding in a coaxial cable converts the electromagnetic field into electrical
energy.
Question Number.
16.
What is the danger if a silver coated connector comes into contact
with glycol de icing fluid.
Option A.
Fire hazard.
Option B.
Corrosion.
Option C.
Wet arc tracking.
Correct Answer is.
Fire hazard.
Explanation. Silver coated connectors and glycol deicing fluid is a fire hazard. CAAIPs.
Question Number.
17.
When silver coated connectors are used in unpressurised parts of the
aircraft.
Option A.
wet track arcing can occur.
Option B.
separation of the coating can occur.
Option C.
corrosion can occur.
Correct Answer is.
corrosion can occur.
Explanation. Red Plague. CAAIPs Leaflet 11-5 Para.8.7.
Question Number.
18.
The conductor in Tersil cable is.
Option A.
stainless steel.
Option B.
nickel plated copper.
Option C.
tinned copper.
Correct Answer is.
nickel plated copper.
Explanation. The conductor in tersil cable is nickel plated copper. Pallett Aircraft Electrical
Systems Page 83.
Question Number.
19.
A cable is marked NYVIN 22. The 22 represents the.
Option A.
current/weight ratio.
Option B.
cross sectional area.
Option C.
current rating.
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Correct Answer is.
Explanation. The 22 represents the cross sectional area. EEL/9-3 2.
Question Number.
20.
Copper is an inferior conductor to aluminium when comparing.
Option A.
weight for weight.
Option B.
CSA with CSA.
Option C.
load for load.
Correct Answer is.
weight for weight.
Explanation. Aluminium is better than copper when you compare weight to weight (CSA = cross
sectional area).
Question Number.
21.
Silver plated copper wire has a maximum working temp of.
Option A.
250 C.
Option B.
300 C.
Option C.
200 C.
Correct Answer is.
200 C.
Explanation. Leaflet 11-5 7.2.1.
Question Number.
22.
For an electrical cable to be fireproof it must be able to stand 1100
C for.
Option A.
20 mins.
Option B.
10 mins.
Option C.
15 mins.
Correct Answer is.
15 mins.
Explanation. Fireproof -15 minutes, fire resistant -5 minutes. Leaflet 11-5 5.5.
Question Number.
23.
Oxide on exposed silver plated wires is.
Option A.
non corrosive.
Option B.
a conductor.
Option C.
an insulator.
Correct Answer is.
an insulator.
Explanation. Any metal oxide is an insulator. Leaflet 11-5.
Question Number.
24.
On a rear insert plug the tool is used to.
Option A.
insert the pins from the front and extracted from the rear.
Option B.
insert the pins from the rear and extract from the front.
Option C.
insert the pins from the rear and extract from the rear.
Correct Answer is.
insert the pins from the rear and extract from the rear.
Explanation. All electrical pins are inserted from the rear. The difference is how they are removed.
Question Number.
25.
Nickel coated cables temperature range is.
Option A.
200 to 250 C.
Option B.
150 to 200 C.
Option C.
100 to 150 C.
Correct Answer is.
200 to 250 C.
Explanation. Tin coated copper -135 C. Silver coated copper -200 C. Nickel coated copper -260
C. CAAIPs Leaflet 11-5 Para.7.2.
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Question Number.
26.
Aluminium wiring when flexed will.
Option A.
have a higher resistance.
Option B.
have no effect.
Option C.
work harden and embrittle.
Correct Answer is.
work harden and embrittle.
Explanation. Flexing aluminium wire will work harden it. CAAIPs Leaflet 9-3.
Question Number.
27.
A foot operated hydraulic swaging tools is checked for fluid level.
Option A.
vertically.
Option B.
horizontally.
Option C.
only when operating pressure is reached.
Correct Answer is.
horizontally.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
28.
On a hydraulic swaging tool, the swage is formed when.
Option A.
the bypass valve closes and ram is neutrally loaded.
Option B.
the bypass valve opens and ram is neutrally loaded.
Option C.
swage pressure is reached on the gauge.
Correct Answer is.
the bypass valve opens and ram is neutrally loaded.
Explanation. Leaflet 9-3 Para.7.5.7 e (iii).
Question Number.
29.
Interference in ribbon cables can be prevented by.
Option A.
the use of a common earth return between signal wires in the cable.
Option B.
grounding alternate wires so that signal wires are never adjacent.
Option C.
using alternate return wires so that the cable differences cancel each other out.
Correct Answer is.
grounding alternate wires so that signal wires are never adjacent.
Explanation. An 80 wire ribbon cable, 40 of them will be grounded to the metal connector at each
end. The connector will be 40 pin.
Question Number.
30.
H.T. leads are.
Option A.
multi-strand, single-core, screened.
Option B.
single-strand, single-core, screened.
Option C.
multi-strand, multi-core, screened.
Correct Answer is.
multi-strand, single-core, screened.
Explanation. Most HT leads are multi-strand single core.
Question Number.
31.
If the cross sectional area of a cable is increased, what will happen to
the voltage drop?.
Option A.
Decrease.
Option B.
Increase.
Option C.
Stay the same.
Correct Answer is.
Decrease.
Explanation. NIL.
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Question Number.
32.
The cross sectional area of a copper crimp barrel is.
Option A.
larger than an aluminium one.
Option B.
smaller than an aluminium one.
Option C.
same as an aluminium one.
Correct Answer is.
smaller than an aluminium one.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
33.
Electrical cable on aircraft is mainly made from copper because.
Option A.
it offers low resistance to current flow.
Option B.
it more malleable.
Option C.
it does not oxidise.
Correct Answer is.
it offers low resistance to current flow.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
34.
When crimping, what chapter in the ATA system should you refer
to?.
Option A.
20.
Option B.
24.
Option C.
12.
Correct Answer is.
20.
Explanation. Chapter 20 is 'Standard Practices'.
Question Number.
35.
Interconnect cables.
Option A.
employ thinner insulation than airframe types.
Option B.
are used for equipment wire in the unified system.
Option C.
are the cable through the MEC to the engine.
Correct Answer is.
employ thinner insulation than airframe types.
Explanation. CAAIPS Leaflet 11-5. 4.3.
Question Number.
36.
The first step for the coaxial cable to attach to the end fitting is.
Option A.
use a tooling hold between the assembly and cable.
Option B.
the outer covering is cut back to expose the braided outer conductors.
Option C.
back-off the insulator and connect with conductor.
Correct Answer is.
the outer covering is cut back to expose the braided outer conductors.
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems 3rd edition by EHJ Pallet; Chap 4 pg 87.
Question Number.
37.
A fire resistant cable must maintain adequate insulation in a fire for.
Option A.
10 minutes.
Option B.
5 minutes.
Option C.
30 minutes.
Correct Answer is.
5 minutes.
Explanation. CAAIPs leaflet 11-5, page 5, paragraph 4.5 (note the difference from a 'Fireproof'
cable para 4.6).
Question Number.
aircraft.
38.
When silver coated connectors are used in unpressurised parts of the
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Option A.
wet track arcing can occur.
Option B.
red plague can occur.
Option C.
separation of the coating can occur.
Correct Answer is.
red plague can occur.
Explanation. Red Plague. CAAIPs Leaflet 11-5 Para.8.7.
Question Number.
39.
Knuckling is a problem on earlier aircraft cables due to.
Option A.
hot stamping of cables.
Option B.
too much flux.
Option C.
wires being pulled through too hard.
Correct Answer is.
wires being pulled through too hard.
Explanation. External document. http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/AIL0140.PDF
Question Number.
40.
Cable current ratings are based on a conductor temperature rise of 40
C and if the maximum design ambient temperature is continuously exceeded they should be.
Option A.
multiplied by the 'K' factor.
Option B.
divide by the 'K' factor.
Option C.
halved.
Correct Answer is.
multiplied by the 'K' factor.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
41.
Which of the following types of electrical wire is likely to be used for
connection of thermo-couples around the jet-pipe of a turbine engine?.
Option A.
Nyvin.
Option B.
Tersil.
Option C.
Fepsil.
Correct Answer is.
Fepsil.
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems Pallett Page 83/4.
Question Number.
42.
The main reason why crimped joints are preferable to soldered joints
is.
Option A.
the quality of crimped joints will be constant.
Option B.
no flux is needed.
Option C.
there is no heat required.
Correct Answer is.
there is no heat required.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
43.
In the cable identification '2 P 215 A 28 N' the position of the letter P
indicates.
Option A.
that it is a Pneumatics system cable.
Option B.
the circuit function.
Option C.
which segment the cable is in.
Correct Answer is.
the circuit function.
Explanation. CAAIPs Leaflet 9-3 para 9.
Question Number.
44.
Crimping terminals are colour coded. The colour indicates.
Option A.
the type of crimping tool to be used only.
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Option B.
the wire size to be used with that crimp only.
Option C.
both the crimping tool and the size of the wire to be used.
Correct Answer is.
both the crimping tool and the size of the wire to be used.
Explanation. AC65-15A A&P Mech. Airframe handbook page 449.
Question Number.
45.
A 14 SWG electrical cable when compared to a 18 SWG cable can
carry.
Option A.
less current.
Option B.
the same current.
Option C.
more current.
Correct Answer is.
more current.
Explanation. 14 SWG is a bigger cross sectional area than 18 SWG.
Question Number.
46.
Co-axial cables are used.
Option A.
as they are able to handle high current.
Option B.
as the fields due to current flow in the inner and outer cancel each other out.
Option C.
as they produce an electrostatic field around them which prevents HIRF interference.
Correct Answer is.
as the fields due to current flow in the inner and outer cancel each other out.
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical System 3rd editin By EHJ Pallet; last para on pg 86.
Question Number.
47.
Direct removal connector pins are fitted from the rear.
Option A.
are fitted from the front but removed from the rear.
Option B.
and removed from the rear.
Option C.
and removed from the front.
Correct Answer is.
and removed from the rear.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
48.
When installing coaxial cable, it should be secured along its entire
length.
Option A.
at 2-foot intervals.
Option B.
Option C.
wherever the cable sags.
Correct Answer is.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
49.
Which of the following factors must be taken into account when
determining the wire size to use for an aircraft installation?.
Option A.
Allowable power loss, permissible voltage drop, current carrying capability of the
conductor, type of load (continuous or intermittent).
Option B.
Mechanical strength, allowable power loss, resistance of current return path through
the aircraft structure, permissible voltage drop.
Option C.
Allowable power loss, resistance of current return path through the aircraft structure,
current carrying capability of the conductor, type of load (continuous or intermittent).
Correct Answer is.
Mechanical strength, allowable power loss, resistance of current return path
through the aircraft structure, permissible voltage drop. OR Allowable power loss, permissible voltage
drop, current carrying capability of the conductor, type of load (continuous or intermittent).
Explanation. NIL.
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Question Number.
50.
How should splices be arranged if several are to be located in an
electrical wire bundle?.
Option A.
Enclosed in a conduit.
Option B.
Grouped together to facilitate inspection.
Option C.
Staggered along the length of the cable.
Correct Answer is.
Staggered along the length of the cable.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
51.
When approved, splices may be used to repair manufactured
harnesses of installed wiring. The maximum number of splices permitted between any two connectors
is.
Option A.
two.
Option B.
one.
Option C.
three.
Correct Answer is.
one.
Explanation. AC 43 para. 11-167 (c).
Question Number.
52.
The most common method of attaching a pin or socket to an
individual wire in an MS electrical connector is by.
Option A.
crimping.
Option B.
soldering.
Option C.
crimping and soldering.
Correct Answer is.
crimping.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
53.
The pin section of an AN/MS connector is normally installed on.
Option A.
the power supply side of the circuit.
Option B.
either side of a circuit (makes no difference).
Option C.
the ground side of the circuit.
Correct Answer is.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
54.
The primary considerations when selecting electric cable size are.
Option A.
the voltage and amperage of the load it must carry.
Option B.
the system voltage and cable length.
Option C.
current-carrying capacity and allowable voltage drop.
Correct Answer is.
current-carrying capacity and allowable voltage drop.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
55.
How does the routing of coaxial cables differ from the routing of
electrical wires?.
Option A.
Coaxial cables are routed at right angles to stringers and ribs.
Option B.
Coaxial cables are routed as directly as possible.
Option C.
Coaxial cables are routed parallel with stringers and ribs.
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Correct Answer is.
Explanation. NIL.
Coaxial cables are routed as directly as possible.
Question Number.
56.
The socket section of an AN/MS connector is normally installed on.
Option A.
Option B.
Option C.
either side of a circuit (makes no difference).
Correct Answer is.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
57.
In the American Wire Gauge (AWG) system of numbers used to
designate electrical wire sizes, the number assigned to a size is related to its.
Option A.
Option B.
combined resistance and current-carrying capacity.
Option C.
current-carrying capacity.
Correct Answer is.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
58.
Where electrical cables pass through holes in bulkheads, formers,
ribs, firewalls etc., the wires should be protected from chafing by.
Option A.
wrapping with electrical tape.
Option B.
wrapping with plastic.
Option C.
using a suitable grommet.
Correct Answer is.
using a suitable grommet.
Explanation. NIL.
12.
Question Number.
1.
When carbon is fully dissolved in iron and therefore uniformly
distributed in solid solution, the metallurgical structure is called.
Option A.
Ferrite.
Option B.
Austenite.
Option C.
Pearlite.
Correct Answer is.
Austenite.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
2.
When one carbon atom chemically combines with 3 iron atoms, the
result is called.
Option A.
Martensite.
Option B.
Pearlite.
Option C.
Cementite or Iron Carbide.
Correct Answer is.
Cementite or Iron Carbide.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
3.
Option A.
Ferrite/Iron.
Cementite laminated with ferrite in alternate layers produces.
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Option B.
Pearlite.
Option C.
Martensite.
Correct Answer is.
Pearlite.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
4.
Pearlite combines the properties of.
Option A.
martensite and iron carbide.
Option B.
cementite and Martensite.
Option C.
ferrite and cementite.
Correct Answer is.
ferrite and cementite.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
5.
The amount of carbon necessary to produce a totally pearlitic
structure is.
Option A.
1.0%.
Option B.
0.83%.
Option C.
1.83%.
Correct Answer is.
0.83%.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
6.
The properties of ferritic metal are that it is both.
Option A.
strong without being brittle.
Option B.
strong but too hard and brittle.
Option C.
soft and weak.
Correct Answer is.
soft and weak.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
7.
The properties of cementite metal are that it is both.
Option A.
soft and weak.
Option B.
Option C.
Correct Answer is.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
8.
The properties of pearlitic metal are that it is both.
Option A.
soft and weak.
Option B.
Option C.
strong but too and hard and brittle.
Correct Answer is.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
9.
When heating a straight carbon steel, there is a hesitation (slight
pause) in the temperature rise before it increases a further 200oC. This hesitation is known as the.
Option A.
Lower Critical Point.
Option B.
Upper Critical Point.
Option C.
Eutectic Point.
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Correct Answer is.
Explanation. NIL.
Lower Critical Point.
Question Number.
10.
Referring to a iron/carbon phase diagram, when talking about U.C.P
and L.C.P, the point where the two meet is known as the.
Option A.
eutectic point.
Option B.
hesitation point.
Option C.
point of no return.
Correct Answer is.
eutectic point.
Explanation. NIL.
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